The starting point for the trip is Copenhagen. Before boarding, discover the sights between Nyhavn and the Royal Palace. On this week-long sailing trip along the 12^th degree of longitude, we will explore the scenic coastline of the island of Zealand and the western Swedish archipelago. This area between Denmark and Sweden is considered by Scandinavia enthusiasts to be one of the most beautiful areas in the Baltic Sea. The sailing trip ends in the northern metropolis of Gothenburg. There, we plan to sail a short distance inland on the Trollhätte Canal and turn back after about a day's journey. Enjoy relaxing days on board – no previous experience is required to travel on the windjammer.

The itinerary provides for arrival in Gothenburg on Thursday evening (15 October) or Friday morning (16 October). This way you have a full day to explore the sights of the city, without having to book an additional night in a hotel.

Embarkation in Copenhagen takes place at 7 pm. Afterwards, you will quickly feel at home on the deck planks of the Eye of the Wind and get to know your fellow travellers and the friendly crew over dinner in the cosy saloon.

Our sailing area: Øresund, Kattegat, Swedish archipelago and Götä älv

As a general rule, the captain usually decides which harbour or anchorage to call at on the same day, depending on the wind and weather conditions. Look forward to wonderful sailing days on the fresh autumn Baltic Sea. You can take an active part in sailing on a voluntary basis – our experienced crew will be happy to show you every nautical move with a lot of fun. Or make yourself comfortable below deck in the cosy saloon, browse through a good book from the on-board library or take a look at the range of DVDs on offer.

After a beautiful day sailing on the Kattegat, we reach the harbour town of Halmstad, which is also known as the „town with three hearts“ after the symbols on its coat of arms. Situated on the River Nissan, the town has numerous parks and green spaces to offer; just outside the town centre, beaches stretch along the coast for ten kilometres. The Picasso sculpture „Women's Head“ is just as much a landmark of the city as the historic three-masted barque „Najaden“, which is moored in the harbour as a museum ship.

We cruise through the grey-blue waters of the Kattegat bay. Before entering the port of Gothenburg we have to master the nautically challenging passage through the archipelago – small and tiny rocky islands are scattered here and within easy reach of the approach line to the city centre. Experienced sailors and Scandinavia enthusiasts consider the area of the western Swedish archipelago to be perhaps the most beautiful sea area in the Baltic Sea. This „maritime adventure playground“ off the coast of the Swedish provinces of Västergötland and Bohuslän is diverse in terms of landscape, well protected and at times fairytale-like and dreamy.

Before the end of the journey, we want to sail on the Götä älv river, which forms a navigable connection between the Kattegat and Lake Vänern as the Trollhätte Canal. At this time of year, the journey close to the shore is uniquely attractive.

Pleasant sailing close to the coast makes this offer ideal for beginners, too. This varied voyage is characterised by a good balance between sailing time at sea, shore leave in the harbour and a period of motoring on the Trollhätte Canal.

The route described here may change at short notice due to the prevailing wind and weather conditions and in particular due to any closures of canals, locks or bridges. The ship's command will decide on stopovers and the course of the journey – whenever possible – taking your wishes into account. In this way, you will experience the cruise as a pleasant mixture of adventure and comfort, of participation and enjoyment.

• 7 nights on the traditional sailing ship Eye of the Wind.
• Accommodation in a comfortable double cabin (single cabin at extra cost, if available).
• Full board (incl. all meals; water / coffee / tea).
• Saloon with TV / DVD player and extensive on-board library.
• Hot and cold running water, shower and toilet in each cabin, bed linen, towels and air conditioning.

• Arrival and departure, shore excursions, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
• For the individual planning of your arrival and departure, we will be happy to arrange a reliable partner travel agency for you, please contact us in good time if required.